Does 5-HTP help with appetite?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 89% of 9 people who reported on 5-HTP for appetite say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 11% say it got worse.
Appetite: what users report
89%better9 reports · few reports
8 better0 no change1 worse
What the research says
AResearch: Strong15 meta-analyses · 73 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at appetite. See all research on 5-HTP.
Side effects people mention
vivid dreams 14heart valve 14serotonin syndrome 10drowsiness 10nausea 4
What else is 5-HTP used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count